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Lupe by far...and this is coming from a guy who's big on Wale (since he's from D.C.)

There you go Pierce. Timeout Miami.

Lol, TCD, Late Registration, and Graduation were great albums, loved them. TCD is my favorite.

Yeah this is going to be a wild fourth quarter, IMO the only way the Celtics maintain this lead is if Ray is in and playing well.

Not so fast. I have a feeling Wade is ready to take over soon. 21 point lead down to 10 for the C's.

Ray Ray heating up, 3 straight threes for him.

It's Tommy Heinsohn, you gotta get used to him. Easily the most biased commentator in the league.

Refs have been horrible for both teams.

There we go, nice run for the C's. Hopefully Pierce stays aggressive and looks to score.

Skins should sign him, we need some help on the O-line.

Damn this is pretty good. Cube still got it.

Rasheed, Pierce, Ray, Garnett, Rondo, Finley is an all star line up. Hard to go against them. Remember, Finley was a 20PPG guy in his prime.

I think I worded my post wrong, shouldn't have used Durant and Melo as examples, my fault guys.

I thought Gradkowski had a 2-2 record last year? Idk, can't remember... But anyways, it has to be Campbell, you want him to be your starting QB in the future, might as well use him now and get him adapted to your style of play. Oakland has some talent, so that may be a good situation for him. He wasn't good in the WCO, but I do admire the guy for taking that awful beating last year all while the Zorn circus was going on. Hope he does well as long as he's not playing the Skins.

You better hope your offensive line is half decent this season, because Campbell won't do anything without it. McFadden must stay healthy, and I hope Heyward-Bey has a breakout season.

The fact that we traded JC for a draft pick two years down the road should help quiet some fears about the current regime being all about "win-now." I love the fact that they're willing to stockpile picks for the future rather than only wanting instant gratification. Would much rather have a 4th than a 5th or 6th rounder even if you do have to wait a year or two for it. Campbell was complicit in his problems, but the obstacles he dealt with on this team were very real... esp. last year. No running game, receivers that led the NFL in drops, and an absolutely horrible O-Line. JC is a good man, hope him all the best. He does not fit Shanahan type offense and moving to Raiders should give him a chance to compete on a team that has at least made good moves in the draft this year.

After hearing these statements regarding Durant and LeBron eventually being the two best players in the next decade, it got me wondering.... Why hasn't Carmelo Anthony been apart of this discussion? I think we can all agree that Durant is the better scorer of the two (though one might be inclined to say Melo is the better post scorer), but Melo beats him on the boards, passing, and overall defense. Melo is getting more aggressive every season and polishing up his all-around game as well. On the defensive end, Melo is finally an asset instead of bailing people out. But, if Durant keeps improving his scoring each year to the point where he's damn near impossible to stop, will it come a point where people will neglect Melo's overall play and value Durant's scoring over it? Is it already happening? What does this tell you about the significance of individual scoring in this league? Discuss.

I don't think we will pass up on Wes Johnson, he's the better player.

Everyone else is creating one, I might as well. Had to do some research on a few teams before making their selections, so go easy on me. 1. St. Louis (1-15) Sam Bradford QB OU Bradford this franchise needs a boost, and it all starts at the QB position. 2. Detroit (2-14) Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska Suh is a no brainer, a lot of people have McCoy at this pick, because he fits the scheme better, but Suh's versatility as a nose or a three tech. makes him very valuable. 3. Tampa Bay (3-13) Gerald McCoy DT OU Tampa is very happy to have him fall here, he is the explosive 3 tech. that this team has lacked since Sapp left. 4. Washington (4-12) Russell Okung OT OSU They need a LT and aren’t 100 percent on Clausen. QB prospects next year are better. 5. Kansas City (4-12) Trent Williams OT OU When this team prospered they did it in the trenches, and with Thomas Jones there, i see them getting back to that, Trent Williams, they are so happy to have the best tackle fall to them here. My favorite for that job is Trent, he has become the favorite here because of his athleticism, and because of experience in zone blocking. 6. Seattle (5-11) Brian Bulaga OT Iowa I think they have to replace Walter Jones, and with another pick in the draft they can then address other needs, and with an investment in Whitehurst it seems like they wont take Clausen, I don't really see any other play for them to go unless they reach for Pierre Paul or Dez Bryant which is unlikely considering they have 2 picks. 7. Cleveland (5-11) Eric Berry S Tennesse This is definitely not a needs based selection here, the Browns have so many needs, but Berry is too good to pass up here with this pick, hes an Ed Reed type player and can make an impact on any defense. 8. Oakland (5-11) Anthony Davis OT Rutgers This is definitely one of the most interesting picks, but with Cables last conference I think the Raiders pass on Mays, and Bruce Campbell from Maryland. I think Anthony Davis has a lot of questions about his work ethic which has him falling, but Cable wants a guy who can produce. I think they would love to have Bulaga fall into their lap, but it is highly unlikely, I don't really see anywhere else they can go, they can't draft another receiver, the only pick they may think about is Pierre Paul, because he is a freak at defensive end, which is another need, but like Cable said they're looking for production so they may surprise people by taking McClain or Morgan even though neither are spectacular athletes, and with no guarantee that they'll be a tackle left in the second they are forced to reach here. 9. Buffalo (6-10) Jimmy Clausen QB ND As much as they talk about their QB's, there is no upside for either of those guys. So why not take the pro ready Clausen, and let him go in there and compete? The best three tackles are gone, and the defensive linemen are a reach so this seems like the smart pick. 10. Jacksonville (7-9) Derek Morgan DE GT The Jaguars have needed a pass rusher for so long. They pass on Pierre, because they don't need another freak athlete, but Morgan is a great pass rusher. 11. Denver (from Chicago 7-9) Dez Bryant WR OSU I think Denver will hesitate with this pick due to his off the field issues but this guy can play, and not mention the fact that this is the Broncos biggest need, I think this is a team that goes for the best player on the board which is Dez Bryant. 12. Miami (7-9) Pierre Paul DE USF Either Pierre Paul or Dan Williams here... I think that they will Pierre Paul, he is an athletic freak, and they let go of both of their pass rushers this season, so they could definitely use another one here. 13. San Francisco (8-8) Joe Haden CB F Joe Haden is the best corner in the draft, they have some aging corners and Haden could help them. 14. Seattle (from Denver 8-8) C.J. Spiller RB Clemson Remember this team doesn't exactly have Alexander back there anymore, and he is clearly the best player left at this point, I think they pull the trigger on this pick. 15. New York Giants (8-8) Roland McClain ILB Alabama Hes the leader, and an impact defensive player that this team is missing. He is a great steal at 15 and will help this team drastically. 16. Tennessee (8-8) Brandon Graham DE Michigan I think they would be extremely disappointed to see Paul gone, and Graham might be a reach, but defensive end is the teams biggest need, and they need his motor to come in and be effective. 17. San Francisco (from Carolina 8-8) Mike Iupati OL Idaho He is exactly what the team needs, he is a tough offensive linemen that has the ability to play either guard or right tackle for them and help them protect their quarterback. 18. Pittsburgh (9-7) Earl Thomas S Texas Definitely one of the best players left on the board, he is a ball hawking safety, and should have the versatility to play corner as well. 19. Atlanta (9-7) Dan Williams DT Tennesse With the top ends gone, the only thing left to reach for is Everrett Brown, I don't think they'll go in that direction, because they have enough projects. I think one of the best players left is Dan Williams, hes a solid defensive tackle, and I think would surprise a lot of people if he fell this far. 20. Houston (9-7) Ryan Mathews RB Fresno Texans need a complementary back for Steve Slaton. This guy is the perfect fit. 21. Cincinnati (10-6) Jermaine Gresham TE OU There biggest need is tight end, they don't have a starter, and while they will flirt with Mays, I think they will end up taking a tight end because this is a predominately offensive team. 22. New England (10-6) Jarid Odrick DT Penn state This team missed a lot without Seymour, so I think he can bring some of the same things that they missed. 23. Green Bay (11-5) Bruce Campbell OT Maryland Another tackle slides.... Aaron Rogers spent A LOT of time on his back last year so this should be a good pick. 24. Philadelphia (11-5) Taylor Mays S USC They are more than happy to see Taylor Mays fall this far, he is the safety that this team needs after the loss of Brian Dawkins a few years back. 25. Baltimore (9-7) Devin McCourty CB Rutgers With the top tight end in the draft and all three of the big time safeties gone they go with a corner to help fill for the loss of Rolle. 26. Arizona (10-6) Sergio Kindle DE/ OLB Texas They need to add something to their pass rush, and he is the tweener that can get it done at either linebacker or defensive end, this team would be very happy to see him fall here. 27. Dallas (11-5) Rodger Saffold OT Indiana With Flozelle being up and down, I think the biggest need is offensive tackle, this team takes Saffold over Cambell or Davis, because he has the most experience. 28. San Diego (13-3) Terrance Cody NT Alabama Probably the best nose tackle in the draft which is important for a team that lost their starter in Williams. 29. New York Jets (9-7) Jerry Hughes DE TCU He is a hybrid type player, and even though he is undersized he could be the tweener guy this team needs, especially with questions about Gholston. 30. Minnesota (12-4) Kareem Jackson CB Alabama I'm not surprised to see if they would reach for him, teams are always willing to take chances on corners. 31. Indianapolis (14-2) Bruce Smith DT UCLA Some teams worry about him being undersized, but he should do fine, Indy needs defensive line help and this could do well for them. They'll pass on Thomas because he isn't a great route runner. 32. New Orleans (13-3) Everrett Brown DE USC The teams biggest need is defensive end, and Brown is a good athlete to add to the mix, and should be able to come in and help right away.

Should've been Nate, he deserved it more than anyone else.

As do I, they got a good upside, and would really benefit from having McNabb. UPDATE for those who are actually curious about the rumors: Geoff Mosher, Eagles beat reporter for The News Journal, tweets that: 1) I'm told by a reliable source that ESPN reports of Donovan McNabb lobbying for Terrell Owens in DC are highly exaggerated. 2) "Said the source: "Amazing how Donovan gets dragged into this because they played a basketbal game together." So that's that. I hope. But I've got faith in Shanahan and Allen. If they think he can contribute, it'll only make our offense that much better, and with our defense already being solid, we could be looking at playoffs. I think the presence of Owens, if he's successful in the first 3 weeks of the season, will open things exponentially for Moss, Kelly, and Thomas. Especially Thomas who could stand to learn a thing or two from guys like Owens and McCardell.

Yes? How is he not taunting the opponent? I guarantee you if LBJ did this, you'd be on his nutsack about it. And don't call me brah...

http://i41.tinypic.com/so388g.jpg http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu121/MayanMelon/n6wbgg.gif Is that taunting?

Am I the only one who missed seeing Ben Gordon in a Bulls uniform? He would make this series so much more interesting. The Bulls have no outside shooters.

Celtics in the East. Mavs in the West. Wouldn't be disappointed if one of them won, not at all. I really want to see Dirk/Kidd/Butler win a ring before their careers end.